Arizona·United States
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Havasu Creek runs blue-green over travertine pools and plunges over a series of waterfalls, from Havasu Falls to the 60 m drop of Mooney Falls. The canyon is home to the Havasupai people, who manage access and welcome a limited number of visitors each year.
In season: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · Peak: May, Oct
A 16 km walk down from Hualapai Hilltop to the campground, then chains, ladders and wet tunnels on the descent below Mooney Falls. Summer heat and flash floods are real dangers.
Sixteen kilometres down the side canyon, permit only
The lower falls, chains and ladders on the descent
The full walk out to the main river
Book the Havasupai reservation as soon as permits open, as they sell out quickly and cannot be bought on arrival. Walk down to Havasu Falls, descend to Mooney and Beaver Falls, and follow the creek to the Colorado on a long day.
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